Description
Best High Protein White Chicken Chili – Creamy, cozy, and protein-packed white chicken chili perfect for weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can green chilies
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup cooking cream
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
- Add garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
- Add white beans, green chilies, chicken broth, and shredded chicken.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cooking cream and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes, then adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, simmer a bit longer or whisk in an extra spoon of yogurt at the end.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt to suit dietary preferences.
- Make ahead and refrigerate; reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Freeze leftovers for convenient meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/5 of the recipe)
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
Keywords: Best High Protein White Chicken Chili, white chicken chili, high-protein chili, creamy chicken chili, gluten-free chili, weeknight dinner